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Exhibitions 2006 - 2007

“ART: IN THE SERVICE OF WELLBEING”



June 2 – August 26, 2006
DinoStories/DinoArt
...art and science,
laughter and learning.
"Fossil" art by M.F. Dahmen, illustrations by Richard Courtney, and hands-on exhibits from
the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry!

Sponsored by

 



September 9 - October 20, 2006
Four: Red Crosses, Peregrine Visions
...art and the search for balance and meaning. Hand sewn and beaded figures by Kelly Buntin Johnson, with paintings and mixed media by Lori Buntin, Maura Cluthe, and Sheryl Pierson.

Sponsored by
Lance and Sharon Beshore Dale and Dian Blanchard


October 28 - December 1, 2006
Fibers of Wellbeing
...art and healing
Works by New Mexico weaver Rebecca Bluestone
and Joplin artist Gerald Johnson suggest the powerful connection between art and wellbeing.
In collaboration with Pro Musica.

Sponsored by

December 9 - January 12, 2007
59th Membership Show
...art and community Spiva artists present their best work in the largest, most diverse exhibit of the year.
Awards courtesy of
Dr. and Mrs. John Windle
.
Sponsored by

January 27 - March 2, 2007
In the Company of Outsiders: Jessie Montes and friends...art and emotion. Intuitive "outsider" artists combine non-traditional methods and materials, yielding astonishing and imaginative results!
Sponsored by

March 10 - April 20, 2007
Michael Peven: Good Dog/Bon Chien ...art, technology, and man's best friend. An exhibit guaranteed to amaze and delight. Enormous tiled photographs of Bandit the Dog in a Spiva-specific installation. A joy for dog lovers and art lovers as well!
Sponsored by

+ Pedro and Alice Pantoja


April 28 - June 22, 2007
PhotoSpiva 2007...art and achievement
Renowned photographer John Paul Caponigro selects the 31st annual exhibition and award winners for Spiva's acclaimed national photographic competition.
Sponsored by
Debra & David
Humphreys

June 30 - September 14, 2007
Tools As Art, The Hechinger Collection
...art and the beauty
of the ordinary.
Claes Oldenburg, Red Grooms, Berenice Abbott and more, internationally acclaimed artists tansform utilitarian objects into works of beauty, surprise, and wit.
Sponsored by




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Admission
Everyone is welcome at Spiva! Admission is by voluntary donation.
Every contribution makes a difference!





Spiva programs are made possible with financial assistance
from The Friends of St. Avips and the Missouri Arts Council,
a State agency.



Thank you for your continued support